Regulatory Bodies and Government‑owned Entities in Qatar
Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) Custodian of the Invest Qatar brand, IPA Qatar was launched in 2019 and is registered at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). The agency provides…
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
QIA was established in 2005 as the country’s sovereign wealth fund to grow and diversify Qatar’s economy. QIA has two main objectives: to support the local economy; and provide liquidity…
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
The QFC was established in 2005 to attract international financial institutions and firms to establish business operations in a ‘best‑in‑class’ international environment. Firms need to be incorporated or registered by the…
Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE)
Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) was created in 2009 between Qatar Holding (88%) and NYSE Euronext (12%) as the successor to Doha Securities Market; Qatar Holding purchased NYSE Euronext’s stake in…
Real Estate in Qatar
Under Law No 16 of 2018 on the regulation of non-Qatari ownership and utilisation of real estate, implemented in March 2019, non-Qataris may own and use properties in Qatar ‘in…
The Hydrocarbon Industry
Qatar has the world’s third largest proven natural gas reserve and is the second-largest exporter of natural gas, according to the CIA World Factbook. Petroleum and natural gas are the…
Souq Al Wakra
Also known as the Souq Waqif of Al Wakra or Al Wakrah Old Souq, Souq Al Wakra is a top shopping, dining and beachfront destination for both residents and tourists….
The Pearl Island
The Pearl Island is an innovative urban development in Qatar. With Mediterranean-style yacht-lined marinas, state-of-the-art residential towers, luxury villas, 5-star hotels and residences, chic shopping at top brand name boutiques,…
Qatar at a Glance
Qatar is one of the safest countries in the world and both visitors and residents have the opportunity to experience the courteous and hospitable nature of Arab culture. However, bear…
Sightseeing: Beaches – Public
Qatar is a peninsula; the coastline is over 560 km long, so there are plenty of beaches to choose from. A four‑wheel‑drive is best for most public beaches. Most of…